The most improved public middle schools in New Mexico are Aces Technical High School, Cloudcroft Middle School and The Ask Academy.
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2019-24).
Improved Rank Range: 0
79
Avg. Improved Rank: 38
Most Improved Public Middle Schools in New Mexico (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2019-24)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Aces Technical High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +70
(from 118 to 48)
(from 118 to 48)
Grades: K-8
4501 Montgomery Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 506-1186
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 506-1186
Rank: #22.
Cloudcroft Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +69
(from 126 to 57)
(from 126 to 57)
Grades: 6-8
810 James Canyon Hwy
Cloudcroft, NM 88317
(575) 601-4416
Cloudcroft, NM 88317
(575) 601-4416
Rank: #33.
The Ask Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +3
(from 17 to 14)
(from 17 to 14)
Grades: 6-12
4550 Sundt Rd Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 891-0757
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 891-0757
Rank: #44.
Mandela International Magnet (Mims)
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +2
(from 41 to 39)
(from 41 to 39)
Grades: 7-12
1604 Agua Fria
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-1901
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-1901
Rank: #55.
Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Rank Change: +0
(from 1 to 1)
(from 1 to 1)
Grades: 6-12
933 Bradbury Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 559-4249
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 559-4249
Rank: #66.
Mosaic Academy Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +-6
(from 140 to 146)
(from 140 to 146)
Grades: K-8
721 South Main Street
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Rank: #77.
Corona High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +-13
(from 55 to 68)
(from 55 to 68)
Grades: 7-12
531 Franklin St
Corona, NM 88318
(575) 849-1911
Corona, NM 88318
(575) 849-1911
Rank: #88.
Cottonwood Classical Prep
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +-19
(from 5 to 24)
(from 5 to 24)
Grades: 6-12
7801 Jefferson St. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 998-1021
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 998-1021
Rank: #99.
El Dorado Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +-21
(from 41 to 62)
(from 41 to 62)
Grades: K-8
2 Avenida Torreon
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 467-4900
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 467-4900
Rank: #1010.
Estancia Valley Classical Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +-33
(from 31 to 64)
(from 31 to 64)
Grades: K-12
110 State Hwy 344
Edgewood, NM 87015
(505) 431-3822
Edgewood, NM 87015
(505) 431-3822
Rank: #1111.
21st Century Public Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +-34
(from 137 to 171)
(from 137 to 171)
Grades: 1-8
4300 Cutler Ave. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 254-0280
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 254-0280
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Dora High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +-35
(from 9 to 44)
(from 9 to 44)
Grades: 7-12
100 School St
Dora, NM 88115
(575) 477-2216
Dora, NM 88115
(575) 477-2216
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Reserve High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +-35
(from 148 to 183)
(from 148 to 183)
Grades: 7-12
24 Mountaineer Rd.
Reserve, NM 87830
(575) 533-6241
Reserve, NM 87830
(575) 533-6241
Rank: #1414.
Coral Community Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +-38
(from 87 to 125)
(from 87 to 125)
Grades: PK-8
4401 Silver Avenue Se
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 292-6725
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 292-6725
Rank: #1515.
Public Academy For Performing Arts
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +-43
(from 82 to 125)
(from 82 to 125)
Grades: 6-12
11800 Princess Jeanne Ave. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 830-3128
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 830-3128
Rank: #1616.
Abq School Of Excellence
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +-59
(from 82 to 141)
(from 82 to 141)
Grades: K-12
13201 Lomas Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 312-7711
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 312-7711
Rank: #1717.
Rio Rancho Cyber Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +-64
(from 41 to 105)
(from 41 to 105)
Grades: 6-12
1330 Jackie Rd Se
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 892-7222
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 892-7222
Rank: #1818.
Fort Sumner Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +-70
(from 124 to 194)
(from 124 to 194)
Grades: 6-8
1001 Sumner Ave
Fort Sumner, NM 88119
(575) 355-7734
Fort Sumner, NM 88119
(575) 355-7734
Rank: #1919.
Cimarron Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +-72
(from 87 to 159)
(from 87 to 159)
Grades: 5-8
132 North Collison Ave
Cimarron, NM 87714
(575) 376-2445
Cimarron, NM 87714
(575) 376-2445
Rank: #2020.
Roy High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +-73
(from 41 to 114)
(from 41 to 114)
Grades: 7-12
5th St And Roosevelt St
Roy, NM 87743
(575) 485-2242
Roy, NM 87743
(575) 485-2242
Rank: #2121.
Animas 7-12 School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +-78
(from 181 to 259)
(from 181 to 259)
Grades: 7-12
1 Panther Dr
Animas, NM 88020
(575) 548-2299
Animas, NM 88020
(575) 548-2299
Rank: #2222.
Quemado High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +-80
(from 55 to 135)
(from 55 to 135)
Grades: 7-12
Hwy 60
Quemado, NM 87829
(575) 773-4700
Quemado, NM 87829
(575) 773-4700
Rank: #2323.
Academy For Technology & Classics
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +-82
(from 40 to 122)
(from 40 to 122)
Grades: 7-12
74 A Van Nu Po Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 473-4282
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 473-4282
Rank: #2424.
San Jon Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +-83
(from 31 to 114)
(from 31 to 114)
Grades: 6-8
7th And Elm Streets
San Jon, NM 88434
(575) 576-2466
San Jon, NM 88434
(575) 576-2466
Rank: #2525.
Des Moines High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +-95
(from 19 to 114)
(from 19 to 114)
Grades: 7-12
500 Des Moines Avenue
Des Moines, NM 88418
(575) 278-2611
Des Moines, NM 88418
(575) 278-2611
Rank: #2626.
Eldorado High School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +-104
(from 3 to 107)
(from 3 to 107)
Grades: PK-12
11300 Montgomery Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 296-4871
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 296-4871
Rank: #2727.
Portales Jr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +-128
(from 156 to 284)
(from 156 to 284)
Grades: 7-8
700 East 3rd St
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-7045
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-7045
Rank: #2828.
Lake Arthur Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +-129
(from 166 to 295)
(from 166 to 295)
Grades: 6-8
700 Broadway
Lake Arthur, NM 88253
(575) 365-2000
Lake Arthur, NM 88253
(575) 365-2000
Rank: #2929.
Berrendo Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +-130
(from 154 to 284)
(from 154 to 284)
Grades: 6-8
800 Marion Richards
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-2775
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-2775
Rank: #3030.
Taos Integrated School Of Arts
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +-131
(from 87 to 218)
(from 87 to 218)
Grades: K-8
118 Toalne Street
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-7755
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-7755
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Sw Aeronautics Mathematics And Science Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +-136
(from 41 to 177)
(from 41 to 177)
Grades: 6-12
4100 Aerospace Pkwy Bw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 296-7677
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 296-7677
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Taos Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +-136
(from 41 to 177)
(from 41 to 177)
Grades: 5-12
110 Paseo Del Canon W
Taos, NM 87571
(505) 751-3109
Taos, NM 87571
(505) 751-3109
Rank: #3333.
Ruidoso Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +-150
(from 157 to 307)
(from 157 to 307)
Grades: 6-8
123 Warrior Dr
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 257-4051
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 257-4051
Rank: #3434.
New Mexico Academy For The Media Arts
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +-155
(from 55 to 210)
(from 55 to 210)
Grades: 6-12
4401 Central Ave Ne Bldg 2
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 243-1957
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 243-1957
Rank: #3535.
Eagle Nest Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +-158
(from 112 to 270)
(from 112 to 270)
Grades: 5-8
225 Lake St
Eagle Nest, NM 87718
(575) 376-2445
Eagle Nest, NM 87718
(575) 376-2445
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